Lost My 65

[LostMy65]

Update:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...94#post5148694

[LostMy65]

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...33#post5157433

[LostMy65]

The owner emailed me back and said Great!
He said he was hoping I'd want it.
He said he had offers from others but didn't feel right with their possible motives for the truck. He said he's glad it's going to someone who'll appreciate it. He was pretty disgusted with some of the hack work some previous owner had done to it.

Myself, I'm thinking someone offered some past owner a couple hundred bucks for the buddy buckets and said they'd even throw in a replacement seat (the bench it has now) Some past owner had to of not understood the coolness of the old buddy buckets.
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[ChevyFreak60]

Is that going to be on top your list to do to the truck? The buddy buckets......

[LostMy65]

Top on the list:

#1; get that soggy carpet up and let that floor dry.
#2; give her a good cleaning.
#3; get those bumpers back right side up.
#4; park her under cover and get my 66 back together.
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[LostMy65]

I am really close to having my 66 back together and drivable.
So I'm starting to think of what to do when I start on my 65.

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Top on the list:

#1; get that soggy carpet up and let that floor dry. - DONE
#2; give her a good cleaning.
#3; get those bumpers back right side up.
#4; park her under cover and get my 66 back together.
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Got the carpet tore up and she's been parked in a completely enclosed costco carport since I first drove her home.

I really need to quit looking at the parts forum.
I have quite a list of things I would like, but don't really need.
I have to prioritize my funds and concentrate on first getting my 65 to be a great daily driver and the body panels restored and protected.
I need to keep reminding myself that chrome knobs and the like is money that doesn't need to be spent when I have more important expenses.

So, first on my list is get the brakes upgraded.

[66-PMD-GMC]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

I am really close to having my 66 back together and drivable.
So I'm starting to think of what to do when I start on my 65.


So, first on my list is get the brakes upgraded.

Why does it have to be a driver right away?

My truck was down 3 years, collecting things for the build and information and ideas of how to do what I wanted to do.

If you have a 61 frame, is it still a torsion front end?

If so, either swap the front suspension like you did the 66.
There are minor issues involving that and its work OR...
change out the frame to a 63-66 style.

Before you say thats too much work,,,, I move my truck over to another frame in a weekend and the $60 bushing kit was the most expensive part..

Of course, I had the frame itself prepped and ready and I drove the truck as it was while I was doing the frame.

Just tossing around ideas friend.

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

Why does it have to be a driver right away?

My truck was down 3 years, collecting things for the build and information and ideas of how to do what I wanted to do.

If you have a 61 frame, is it still a torsion front end?

If so, either swap the front suspension like you did the 66.
There are minor issues involving that and its work OR...
change out the frame to a 63-66 style.

Before you say thats too much work,,,, I move my truck over to another frame in a weekend and the $60 bushing kit was the most expensive part..

Of course, I had the frame itself prepped and ready and I drove the truck as it was while I was doing the frame.

Just tossing around ideas friend.

I do appreciate suggestions for sure.
However;
I just got her back, so I want to drive it for a few years.
Enjoy the moment.
So first is to upgrade the front to discs.
I'm keeping it on the 62 frame with the torsions for several reasons;
mostly because of a couple 'micky-rig' jobs that I and my uncle did.
(I'll get some pics) Those 'micky-rig' fixes are memories that I want to keep with the truck.
So once I feel good about the drivability and reliability, then I'll do a slow process rolling preservation / restoration - mainly body panels and rust repair. All the while keeping a look out for a good deal on a more highway friendly transmission than the sm420 it has now.
Then, later on I'll tear her down and clean up the frame along with possibly a complete frame-up restore.

[66-PMD-GMC]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

I do appreciate suggestions for sure.
However;
I just got her back, so I want to drive it for a few years.
Enjoy the moment.
So first is to upgrade the front to discs.
I'm keeping it on the 62 frame with the torsions for several reasons;<,,,,,,>, later on I'll tear her down and clean up the frame along with possibly a complete frame-up restore.

She's your baby so build, restore or customize her your way. That's the beauty of this hobby.
As for disks on the torsion front clip, never seen them. Doesn't mean they don't exist of course but from my limited experience, disks are why most guys abandon the torsion front. Well, that and air bags.
Best of luck my friend

[pdxhall]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

I am really close to having my 66 back together and drivable.
So I'm starting to think of what to do when I start on my 65.



Got the carpet tore up and she's been parked in a completely enclosed costco carport since I first drove her home.

I really need to quit looking at the parts forum.
I have quite a list of things I would like, but don't really need.
I have to prioritize my funds and concentrate on first getting my 65 to be a great daily driver and the body panels restored and protected.
I need to keep reminding myself that chrome knobs and the like is money that doesn't need to be spent when I have more important expenses.

So, first on my list is get the brakes upgraded.

I know exactly what you mean on the parts issues. I'm so far away from needing some things like new seats, knobs, and whatever, but I keep looking and finding all these great deals that are hard to pass up now and concentrate on the "I need this now" parts. I guess if the deal is just too good to pass up I'll snag it, but still try to keep in control. I can tell you're just itching to get started on that truck now that you got it back and it looks from the pictures to be still very solid. Good luck and I'll definitely be following your progress on this one as well as the service truck.

[LostMy65]

Thanks to the Moderators for merging these two threads.
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[jeffg1010]

Cool story. Congrats. I've asked my dad about a few of his that got away through the years. I'd love to track them down.

[Rich 5150 69]

Cool dude, I know sinse you joined up here you been looking, all your work has paid off.

[markeb01]

What a great outcome. So few ever get the chance to reclaim part of their personal automotive history like this. Looking forward to whatever you decide to do next.

[joedoh]

holy crap congrats!

I have the very ysr50 I rode around like a moron when I was just a teenager, I tracked it down 12 years later and have been sitting on it for another 8. I wouldnt sell it for anything! I know where you come from!

[pope]

So are you gonna change your name to FoundMy65 ?! Too cool!

[csa daddy]

Glad your getting it back I know the feeling I had a 55 2nd series truck got it when I was 15 got rid of it a stumbled up on it one day an got it back for a cb radio
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[Captainfab]

I'm glad to hear you are going to get your '65 back. You won't regret it.

Tell your wife you certainly can haul a ton of pellets in that truck........just have to make 2 trips

[scottofksu]

Been keeping my eyes out for a set of Buddy Buckets in your area... Are these like what you are looking for?

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...829094876.html

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by scottofksu

Been keeping my eyes out for a set of Buddy Buckets in your area... Are these like what you are looking for?

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...829094876.html

Thanks for the concern.
I do appreciate it.
The buddy buckets will be a long ways down on my to do list.
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[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by scottofksu

Been keeping my eyes out for a set of Buddy Buckets in your area... Are these like what you are looking for?

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...829094876.html

Mine looked just like these, except mine were blue.


Here is the best pic I have of mine:

[LostMy65]

I ran across these in the forums a day or so ago.
My seats looked exactly like these:

[66-PMD-GMC]

Thats freaking great!!!!
I am glad you got/getting it.....
And if you come up having to sell one... let me know...
My wife isnt as understanding as yours especially since I have 4 trucks already... Keep her too!

[bigdlb12]

wow cool story man, I am new here, but it sounds like you found your baby again

I still have mine, my 1978 cutlass

Added to the family is my dads which is now mine 1960 Chevy Apache stepside short

congrats again, any running vehicle for $1000 is a deal, let alone one that use to be yours and has value

[LostMy65]

Yes, I'm very excited.
And he's also excited about me getting her back.


He took her to his mechanic to see about an electrical matter. He wants it right before he sends her home with me. He is a really nice guy. He wanted to restore her, but his health and finances went down hill.
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